Hispanic Community October 2024 Riverland Community College: A Beacon of Opportunity and Growth in Southeastern Minnesota Riverland Community College, founded in 1996, plays a vital role in southeastern Minnesota’s workforce development and education. With campuses in Austin, Albert Lea, and Owatonna, it offers diverse programs and was recognized as an Emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) in 2024. The college is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, supporting all students, especially its growing Hispanic population. by Kenneth A. Reid
Hispanic Community September 2026 Premium Did you know? Lost in Translation II: Spanish Expressions with No Direct Equivalent in English Spanish is rich in expressions whose meanings cannot always be translated directly into English. This collection explores 15 colorful phrases, revealing how language reflects culture, humor, emotion, and everyday experiences across the diverse Spanish-speaking world.
Administration September 2026 Premium New Leaders in Education September 2026 At H.O. we congratulate new education leaders that have embarked on the challenging but very rewarding journey of education leadership.
Arts and Media September 2026 School Library September 2026 This month featuring books on Bilingualism: Language as a Cultural Expression from Amazon and Exploring Identity and Belonging from University of Illinois Press.
Hispanic Community April 2026 Premium Tiempos difíciles para los Community Colleges Los community colleges ampliaron el acceso tras el GI Bill, pero ahora enfrentan una caída en las matrículas agravada por el COVID, los costos y la desilusión. Un estudio de Florida destaca barreras financieras, académicas y personales que impulsan la deserción. by Gustavo A. Mellander
Administration April 2026 Premium Catalysts of Success For All: Defending Hispanic Serving Institutions Community colleges overlap with HSIs, gaining federal support strengthens diversity and capacity. For decades, HSIs have advanced equitable access, serving diverse, low income students. Despite misconceptions, they are inclusive institutions meeting criteria and now face significant political and funding challenges by Adriana Alcántara
Hispanic Community April 2026 Premium Supporting Students with Personalized Academic Learning Skills (PALS) at a Hispanic Serving Community College The PALS program at Mt. San Jacinto College creates inclusive academic counter spaces—using frameworks like UDL and CRP—to support underserved students, especially Latinx learners, by reducing systemic barriers and improving their academic success. by Alicia Chavira Medina, B.A. & Audrey Baca Lopez, Ed.D.
Health Care March 2020 US Coronavirus Cases Exceed 1,000 There are now more than 1,000 confirmed cases of the new coronavirus in the United States. At least 30 people have died from the illness.
Health Care March 2020 Are Your Symptoms COVID-19, The Flu Or A Cold? “Cold and flu season” has become a common phrase, but now that the new coronavirus is in the United States, how can you tell the difference between COVID-19, the flu or a cold?
Technology March 2020 Census Bureau Site Goes Live The 2020 census website is now live although paper ballots will also remain an option. In May, census workers will begin Census going door-to-door in earnest.
Technology March 2020 Are Online Classes Fair For All Students? Online classes are an option for schools that have to close because of the coronavirus, but are they fair for students who do not have a computer or internet access?
Global March 2020 The Final Moments Of An Asylum Seeker An asylum seeker from Cuba died while in detention and may have been dead for several hours before he was found. The man was referred for mental health treatments three times.
Health Care March 2020 Infected Cruise Ship Unloads Passengers The Grand Princess has begun unloading its more than 3,500 passengers at the Port of Oakland in California. Twenty-one of them have confirmed cases of the coronavirus.
